The Arts Connection

The Arts Connection Headquarters Location

Richmond

The Arts Connection Photos

  • Richmond Chamber of Business Excellence Awards
  • Birthday parties for staff.
  • Champagne Event at BEA
  • Game on Marketing crew
About The Arts Connection
The Arts Connection is a hub of arts education excellence for the communities of Richmond and incorporates our two brands: The Arts Conservatory and Renaissance Academy of Learning.

The Arts Conservatory houses our three art schools: The School of Music, The School of Visual Arts, and The School of Dance.

The Renaissance Academy of Learning houses Renaissance Academy for preschoolers and SPARK which focuses on afterschool childcare and afterschool programs for school age kids.

Care, Collaboration and Compassion
The Arts Connection creates a positive work environment through policies and practices focused on retention and the employee’s overall well being. With compassion at the forefront, CEO Linda Shirley, leads her company with a supportive culture that views each employee as a person and not just as a member of her staff. Community advocacy is ingrained into our jobs because the fulfillment we see from others creates a positive and compassionate work environment for us. We are pleased to announce that we are finalists for Outstanding Workplace of the Year for the Richmond Chamber of Excellence Awards 2022.

"One of the many things I find rewarding and comforting working here for 5 years is the company culture and the respect we have for each other. I've always felt as an integral part of this amazing team of women. I admire the energy and the support of the CEO who builds a thriving and inviting environment for both the employees and the families we are supporting. An environment that can be described like home away from home. "

Tatjana Jasmakovska, RK Teacher - 5 years of employment
Renaissance Academy of Learning & The Arts Conservatory
Renaissance Kids is our high quality preschool program for children 1 to 5 years old. We present an academically enriched curriculum that is enhanced through music, art, dance and theatre, thereby developing a lifelong love of the arts from the early years. Our programming represents a unique blend of numerous teaching philosophies including Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Multiple Intelligences and some components of an Emergent Curriculum.

SPARK is an elevated Before and After School care program that prioritizes personal and academic development. We provide childcare and a diverse variety of supplementary education in STEM, Fine Arts, and practical life to make learning fun and exciting for school-aged children. We offer regular courses as well as supplementary extracurricular activities. We work together with the Arts Conservatory, which caters to extracurricular activities within the arts of the same quality as the Renaissance Academy programs.


The Arts Conservatory is a portal to a world of possibility and creation. We believe every child is unique and has a different way of expression. We made it our life's work to care, guide and support them on their individual path to develop their full potential through high-quality arts education. Every child has their own journey, their own imagination and we are here to provide them with the best arts education there is.

Number of Employees in The Arts Connection

51 to 200